Think about these questions as you read Ch 1:

What is oral interpretation (OI)? When would you ever use it?

Describe the genres of OI.

What is a “persona”?

How are OI and acting different?  How are they the same?

What is an introduction?  What should it include?  What is a teaser?  A transition?

Lewis says that OI is “performance as argument.” Do you buy that? What does that mean? Should topics ever be “off limits”?

What are some of Lewis’ tricks for overcoming stage fright? Will you use any of his tips? Do you have any of your own?